Database Administrator
$85,000–$140,250 year
On-siteDallas, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Install, configure, and upgrade Oracle and SQL Server instances across Linux and Windows platforms, managing storage, security, and tuning in single-node, multi-node, and clustered environments. Design and implement backup and disaster recovery policies, create PL/SQL and T-SQL scripts, and analyze data access problems to recommend solutions while maintaining strict data governance and access controls. Serve as a technical expert for internal and external contacts, resolving incidents and meeting service level agreements through 5-star customer service. Work variable hours including emergency response to outages and an on-call rotation, with the ability to perform duties from remote locations as needed.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or related field
- Five (5) years experience in Oracle and/or SQL Server database administration in UNIX or Linux or Windows operating or related environment
- at least three (3) years experience managing a database in an enterprise application environment
- Proficient using PC and software applications
- Working knowledge of UNIX or Linux or Windows servers, databases, and computer peripherals
- Proficiency in SQL Clustering, OEM/Grid Control, RMAN, and knowledge of RAC, and partitioning techniques
- Demonstrated expert Knowledge in administration of and SQL Server and Oracle database instances, user access schemas, and disaster recovery procedures
- Certification from Microsoft Corporation as a SQL Database Administrator, MCSE or MCDBA
- Oracle Education Services as a Certified Associate or an equivalent background of formal SQL training or ability to obtain training within six (6) months of appointment for continued employment
- Working knowledge of data modeling techniques
- Working knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server and management tools
- Perform work from remote locations as needed
- Work variable hours, to include emergency response to outages
- Must be able to work in an on-call rotation
- Must maintain all certification(s) required for this position
- Pass a physical (medical) examination that includes a drug screen in order to operate DART non-revenue vehicles
- Ability to write clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles
- Ability to step up to conflicts, seeing them as opportunities
- Read situations quickly
- Good at focused listening
- Can hammer out tough agreements and settle disputes equitably
- Can find common ground and get cooperation with minimum noise
- Ability to accurately scope out length and difficulty of tasks and projects
- Ability to use rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions
- Can see hidden problems
- Is excellent at honest analysis
- Looks beyond the obvious and does not stop at the first answers
- Ability to marshal resources to get things done; uses resources effectively and efficiently; can orchestrate multiple activities at once to accomplish a goal
- Ability to quickly develop technical understanding; is good at learning new industry, company or technical knowledge
- Analytical and creative skills to find solutions to complex interpersonal, technical and administrative problems
- Ability to function effectively to deliver tangible products in Waterfall, Iterative, Hybrid and Agile Project methodologies
- Actively participate in knowledge sharing and staff cross training to ensure that the division has a backup for all essential tasks and responsibilities
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